Coronavirus impact: Maruti Suzuki records zero sales in April for first time in company's history

Country's largest carmaker company Maruti Suzuki India on Friday reported zero sales of cars for the first time in April, as the entire nation remained under strict lockdown to contain the spread of the deadly coronavirus.

The company closed the manufacturing operations from March 22, in line with orders from the government as the Centre decided to curb the spread of the deadly coronavirus.

The countrywide COVID-19 death toll has reached 1147 while the number of cases climbed to 35043.

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According to the available data, the total cases in the country reached 35043, including 8889 cured/discharged/migrated and 1147 deaths. In the past 24 hours, 1993 new cases of coronavirus and 73 deaths were reported.

The nationwide lockdown has added more pressure on India`s auto industry that was struggling with a slowing economy and lean demand.

(With inputs from agencies)